Hazemann & Monnin Wins the Second Louis Vuitton Watch Prize for Independent Creatives

with symbolism, the award was formally presented to Hazemann & Monnin by Raúl Pagès, the first edition’s laureate, creating what Louis Vuitton described as “an unforgettable moment of transmission” between two generations of independent horology.

The gesture underlines the prize’s philosophy: that excellence in watchmaking is not a destination but a living, evolving conversation passed between practitioners. Five Finalists, One Winner Hazemann & Monnin was selected from a distinguished shortlist of five internationally renowned watchmakers.

The other four finalists were Daizoh Makihara Watchcraft Japan (Japan), Fam Al Hut, Lederer, and Quiet Club, a group that collectively reflects the true geographic and creative breadth of independent watchmaking today.

The selection of Hazemann & Monnin as the winner signals the jury’s conviction that the Swiss duo’s approach, spanning the full spectrum from movement conception to the decoration of every individual component, represents one of the most complete and coherent visions in independent horology…